8/29/2009: I have decided to install Ubuntu Linux 9.04 onto my old Dell Inspiron 5000e laptop. I am creating this blog entry as the ubuntu .iso file is downloading.
Ubuntu recommended InfraRecorder (a free CD/DVD burning application for windows) to write the .iso file onto a CD. I have downloaded it and will install after posting this blog entry. InfraRecorder directed me to Uberdownloads for the software download. This site has a lot of "free" applications available for download. The files are listed as "Free Open Source". They only up front cost is time, an internet connection and hard drive space. Although I have to say, as a natural skeptic, that "open source" and "free" are a bit scary to me. I'm going on faith that this install will not bring with it a horrible Trojan that compromises my entire network and all of my data. I guess that worries are also "free".
I'll keep updating this post as the install continues in my spare time.
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I'll keep updating this post as the install continues in my spare time.
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